As you know, we’ve been tracking the Roku 4 and fully anticipate it’ll stream 4k – like the revised Amazon Fire TV. Further, via FCC filings, we know the Roku 4 (4400) moves from WiFi Direct to Bluetooth — perhaps suggesting Roku will make another run at gaming, which is also one of the new Apple TV’s marketing angles. And now, via AFTVNews, an image of the new streamer has appeared… that fully confirms this model will indeed go by “Roku 4.” Further, we can see Roku has redesigned the enclosure to accommodate whatever circuitry is required for its new capabilities. As to timing and pricing, I assume we’ll receive official word either later this week or next… as I have intel that indicates hardware is en route.
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Wait... the remote moves from WiFi Direct to Bluetooth? That sounds great!
But now Amazon is doing the opposite. They are moving from Bluetooth to WiFi Direct with their remote. So I will still have the issue of having to force a WiFi Direct device to a specific channel.
But this is good news for me. WiFi Direct was one of the things I hated about the Roku3. And it being removed from the ROku4 pretty much means that I will be getting a Roku4 now. If for nothing else, just so I can get rid of my Roku3 with WiFi Direct in my main setup.
You sure someone didn't just sit on a Roku3? :-P
i just hope this thing stops outputting in RGB.